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I never got a chance to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on my daughter's case. She will be graduating in June from High School with cum laude status. She will be attending college at U.T. Austin and majoring in Communications. Thanks to your efforts her college education has been taken care of. Thank you again from both of us.

J. Perez

Houston, Texas
Mr. Beckcom fought diligently on my behalf against my former employer, without a retainer from me.....I was truly grateful to have Mr. Beckcom on my side and would recommend him to anyone without reservation."

A. Worley, Injured Cruise ship employee

New Mexico
I hired Brian Beckcom in 2009 for the injury case I had after I was hurt as a deckhand and within 11 months Brian had settled my case. He did such a fabulous job and I recommend using his firm for your maritime injury case.

J. McKeone, Deckhand

Livingston, Texas
Brian and his staff are courteous and professional, and they work diligently to make sure the client transitions through the process as easily and comfortably as possible.

Your sincere and satisfied client,

Steve T.

Houston, Texas
I was hurt on a boat offshore. Brian and his law firm worked hard on my case. The settlement he got for me will take care of my financial needs for the rest of my life. If you are looking for someone to take your interests at heart Brian and his law firm can give you the attention your case deserves.

Tim M.

Austin, Texas
I hired Brian after I was hurt on an offshore oil platform. I would recommend Brian and his law firm to anyone who needed a good injury lawyer, and especially any offshore worker. . ..

Jackie R

Houston, Texas
There are only a small number of attorneys who could handle such a complex case as mine, and Brian was at the top of the list. His response time is unsurpassed, replying within minutes to my initial enquiry. He has an instinctive understanding of the legal issues, and consummate people skills, an essential attribute in the negotiation phase of any litigation. Thanks to Brian the case was settled favorably within a year.

Steven S.,

Wales, U.K.
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Captain Jim Vickers
I was hurt on an offshore oil rig. I was unable to work or get proper medical care from the company. I was referred to Brian by another law firm because that firm knew Brian specialized in Jones Act cases. Brian settled my case in less than 12 months. The settlement will enable me to take care of my family financially for a long time. I would highly recommend Brian and his firm to any injured worker.

Freddy N.,

Lufkin, Texas

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Maritime Injury Blog

Maritime Injuries

4/16/2009
Brian Beckcom
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Who Is Responsible For Fatal Boating Accident?

A day out on the lake in a boat is suppose to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. I enjoy getting out on the water and try to as much as possible. However, most people aren't aware of the potential for disaster.

Back in April of 2007, four men headed out on Smith Mountain Lake aboard a 33-foot Hacker Craft boat . The boat's owner, Walter Curt, was captaining the vessel. During their voyage, the Hacker Craft boat flipped over killing two of the men aboard the boat.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries conducted an investigation into the accident and found that a combination of high winds and a malfunctioning cooling system caused the boat to fill with water and eventually causing the boat to capsize and sink. Two men, Richard Smith and David Reynolds, drowned in the cold waters while Mr. Curt and Dennis Zimmerman were rescued by a passing boat.

Lawsuits have been filed by the estates of the two deceased men. They both have sued the owner of the boat and allege that Mr. Curt steered the boat in an unsafe manner and captained the boat in unsafe conditions. The boat manufacturer, Hacker Craft , has been sued as well, presumably for a product defect claim. Buck Algonquin Co. Inc. , the manufacturer of the cooling system part that allegedly malfunctioned on the Hacker Craft boat , has also been sued. Finally, both estates have sued Shoreline Marina in Bedford County. Shoreline Marina allegedly "winterized" the boat, which involves putting antifreeze in a boat's cooling system. Further, Shoreline Marina "de-winterized" the boat approximately one month before this accident happened.

Most people don't think that this type of boating accident could happen to them, but unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. And when a company hasn't done what they were suppose to do properly, and it causes someone to get hurt or die, they should be held responsible for their actions.

These type of boating accidents are preventable and should not happen. But if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, the attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom can help make things right.

To learn more about the firm , or to request an appointment with one of the firm's attorneys , please visit our main website at www.vbattorneys.com or call us toll free at 877.724.7800.

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